Do you ever have the same dream over and over again? You’re not alone. Recurring dreams are actually quite common. So what do they mean?
There are a few different theories on why we have repetitive dreams. One theory is that they’re simply a way for our brain to process information. Dreams are often our brain’s way of sorting through the day’s events and making sense of them. Therefore, if you have an issue that’s particularly important to you, or that you can’t stop thinking about, it makes sense that your brain would want to process it over and over again.
Another theory is that repetitive dreams are a way for our subconscious to send us a message. Dreaming is often thought to be our subconscious mind’s way of communicating with us. So, if you have a dream that’s repeatedly trying to get your attention, it might be your subconscious mind’s way of trying to tell you something.
If you have a recurring dream that’s particularly bothersome or disturbing, it might be worth taking some time to try to figure out what it means. There are a few different ways you can do this.
How To Figure Out What A Recurring Dream Means
1. Keep a dream journal.
One of the best ways to figure out what a dream means is to keep a dream journal. Every time you have a recurring dream, write it down in your journal. Include as many details as you can remember. Also, include what is going on in your life and what’s been on your mind. Over time, you might start to see patterns or themes in your dreams that will give you clues about what they might mean.
2. Talk to a therapist or counselor.
If you’re having trouble figuring out what your recurring dream means, talking to a therapist or counselor can be helpful. They can help you explore the dream in more depth and help you understand what it might be trying to tell you.
3. Do some research.
If you have a dream that’s particularly puzzling, doing some research on the subject can be helpful. If you get input from other people, you may have an aha moment and figure out what your personal interpretation is.
4. Get lucid in your dream.
If you can become lucid in your dream, you can explore it more deeply and really get to the bottom of what it means. To become lucid in your dream, you need to be aware that you’re dreaming while you’re still asleep. Once you’re aware that you’re dreaming, you can start to control the dream and explore it more deeply.
What Do Common Recurring Dreams Mean?
There are a few dreams that tend to be recurring more often than others. Here are some of the most common recurring dreams and what they might mean:
Repeatedly Dreaming About Being Chased
This dream is often interpreted as a sign that you’re feeling overwhelmed or stressed in your waking life. The person or thing that’s chasing you in the dream represents whatever it is that’s causing you stress. If you can identify what’s causing you stress in your life, this dream can be a helpful way to deal with it.
Repeatedly Dreaming About Going To A House You’ve Never Been To Before
This dream is often interpreted as a sign that you’re exploring new aspects of yourself. The house in the dream represents your psyche and the unknown parts of yourself that you’re just starting to discover. This dream can be a helpful way to get in touch with your hidden desires or fears.
Repeatedly Seeing A Person In Your Dreams
This dream is often interpreted as a sign that you’re thinking about that person a lot in your waking life.
The person in the dream can also represent whatever qualities they have that you’re currently fixated on. If you keep having this dream, it might be worth considering what qualities you admire or dislike about that person.
If you don’t know the person in your dream, this dream might be interpreted as a sign that you’re looking for something or someone new in your life. The person in the dream represents whatever it is you’re looking for. This dream can be a helpful way to figure out what you need to change in your life to feel fulfilled.
If the person is cloaked or their face is hidden in some way, this dream might be interpreted as a sign that you’re afraid of revealing your true self to others. The person in the dream represents whatever aspects of yourself you’re keeping hidden from the world. This dream can be a helpful way to figure out what you need to work on in terms of self-acceptance.
If you are repeatedly dreaming about someone who has passed away, the dream may be a way for the person who has passed away to communicate with you. They may be trying to tell you something or send you a message. Alternatively, the dream could be a way for your subconscious to process your grief. Dreams about deceased loved ones can be very comforting and provide some closure after their death. If the dream is scary, then it might be your subconscious mind’s way of working through your fear of death.
Constantly Dreaming About Taking A Test You Haven’t Studied For
This dream is often interpreted as a sign that you’re feeling unprepared or anxious about something in your waking life. The test in the dream represents whatever it is you’re feeling anxious about. If you can identify what the test is in your life, this dream can be a helpful way to deal with your anxiety.
Having Recurring Dreams About Falling
This dream is often interpreted as a sign that you’re feeling out of control or overwhelmed in your waking life. The sensation of falling in the dream represents whatever it is that’s making you feel out of control. If you can identify what’s causing you stress in your life, this dream can be a helpful way to deal with it.
Having Recurring Dreams About A Place You Used To Work
This dream is often interpreted as a sign that you’re thinking about your past a lot. The place you used to work in the dream represents whatever aspects of your past you’re currently fixated on. If you keep having this dream, it might be worth considering what qualities you miss or dislike about your old job. Alternatively, the dream could be your subconscious mind’s way of processing some unresolved issues from your past.
Having Recurring Dreams That You Didn’t Accomplish What You Thought You Accomplished
This dream is often interpreted as a sign of insecurity or self-doubt. The dream may be your subconscious mind’s way of telling you that you need to work on your self-esteem. Alternatively, the dream could be a way for your subconscious to process some feelings of failure or disappointment. If you can identify what it is you feel you failed at, this dream can be a helpful way to motivate yourself to succeed.
Repeatedly Dreaming You Are Running Late
This dream is often interpreted as a sign that you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed in your waking life. The dream may be your subconscious mind’s way of telling you that you need to slow down and take some time for yourself.
Having A Recurring Dream About Missing Clothes
This dream is often interpreted as a sign that you’re feeling exposed or vulnerable in your waking life. The dream may be your subconscious mind’s way of telling you that you need to work on your self-esteem.
Having The Same Bad Dream Over And Over Again
A bad dream is often interpreted as a sign that you’re worried about something in your waking life. A bad dream is your brain’s way of trying to get you to pay attention to whatever it is that you’re worried about. If you can identify what’s causing you stress in your life, this recurring dream can be a helpful way to recognize and deal with it.
For instance, here’s John’s experience with a recurring bad dream:
I had the same bad dream over and over again. Every night, I would wake up in a cold sweat, my heart racing. It was always the same: I was being chased by some dark figure yelling at me, and no matter how fast I ran, I couldn’t escape.
But one night, something different happened. The dark figure caught up to me, and instead of harming me, it spoke to me. It said that it was trying to tell me something important, but I wasn’t listening. If only I would pay attention, it could help me. I naturally took off running faster.
After a few more nights of the same dream, I decided to listen to it. When the dark figure reappeared in my dreams, this time I actually listened to what it had to say. And it turned out that it was very literal; it said that if I wanted to fix my life, I needed to listen more carefully to the people trying to help me.
Having The Same Good Dream Over And Over Again
A good dream is often interpreted as a sign that you’re manifesting your desires in your waking life. The good dream is your brain’s way of telling you that whatever you’re hoping for is on its way. This dream can be a helpful reminder to stay positive and believe in yourself.
For instance, Penny had lost her hair due to alopecia. For a long time, she didn’t dream about her hair one way or the other, but suddenly she started having a recurring dream where she had regrown her hair overnight and it was thicker than before she had lost it. As soon as these dreams started, she started to grow back her hair very quickly.
Conclusion
Recurring dreams can be troubling, but they can also be a way for our subconscious to communicate with us. If you have a recurring dream that’s particularly bothersome, try keeping a dream journal, talking to a therapist, or doing some research to figure out what it might mean.
And if you’re having a recurring dream that’s not listed here, please ask about it in the comments below.
